Architecture Portfolio 2023

portfolio.

2019-2023

table of contents.

Mixed Use + Multi family residential Institutional Community Single Family Residential

01. A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Thesis: Connecting Societies

02. COMMUNITY BUILD: TIMBER FRAME PAVILION

For the elderly and disabled Community of Union park, Chelsea, Massachusetts

03. CULTURAL CENTER

For the colleges of the Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts

04. DRAPING COMMUNITY & LANDSCAPE

Community center for the Shattuck Residents, Forest Hills, Massachusetts

05. MACHAN: CANTILEVER VILLAS

Twin three storey cantilever villas, Panchgani, India

Single Family Residential

Community Hospitality Commercial

Architectural Details

Integrated System

Misc

06. SCENIC VILLAS

Twin two storey cantilever villas, Panchgani, India

07. MANAGALAM: BANQUETS, HOTEL & RESORT

90 acres Master planning project, Maharashtra, India

08. BUSINESS CENTER

12 Storey Business Retail Space Center, Mumbai, India

09. WEATHER OBSERVATORY

Architectural Details

10. INTEGRATED BUILDING SYSTEM

Facade Study of Boston University

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

Residential, Interior, Landscape and Physical Models

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT 01

CONNECTING SOCIETIES & LOOKING BEYOND THE CONVENTIONAL 3,51,616 SQ.FT

PROJECT TYPE : Mixed use: Commercial + Hospitality + Residential

GRADUATE THESIS | LAWRENCE CHENG | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | FALL 2023

In the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, where urban landscapes continually evolve, the potential for innovative mixed-use development becomes both a challenge and an opportunity. This thesis embarks on a journey to redefine urban living by proposing a visionary mixed-use development on a strategically positioned site in Charkop. Nestled at the heart of Charkop’s main junction, encompassing the diverse sectors, an industrial zone, Charkop Gaon, and the Sahyadri Housing Colony, the site presents a canvas for transformative urban intervention.

I. DIVERSE LANDUSE

Combining multiple functions within a single development, such as residential, commercial, retail, and recreational, fostering a vibrant and integrated urban environment.

II. DENSITY AND URBANIZATION

Maximizing land efficiency by promoting vertical density, contributing to urbanization and reducing sprawl, leading to more open spaces, sustainable and walkable communities.

III. COMMUNITY INTERACTION

Encouraging social interactions and community engagement by providing spaces for live, work, and play, creating a sense of place and fostering a vibrant atmosphere.

IV. ECONOMIC VITALITY

Stimulating economic activities by incorporating commercial and retail spaces, attracting businesses, creating job opportunities, and enhancing the overall economic vitality of the area.

Charkop is a locality in the suburb of Kandivali (West), North Mumbai, INDIA. It is the one of the oldest localities in Kandivali, comprising nine residential sectors. It also has an industrial sector.

Charkop Site

Area- 3,52,212 SQ.FT

Amenities-Residential Row house Societies, Residential Buildings, Commercial retail shops, Informal Market, Vendors, Schools, Restaurants, Open Grounds, Cultural Halls, Hospitals, Gardens.

Site is Connected to Major Charkop Sectors and it is adjacent to the Charkop Main Node which would create great Public gathering possibilities with architectural invention.

1. 24’ Offset

7. Climatic consideration

8. Commercial levels form development

9.

10.

11.

12.

Co work space

Grill place Produce

Yoga room Cafeteria

4. Extrusion & Form

2. Recreational Ground [R.G] & Built up Area

5. Extrusion II

MARKET

SPACE

CULTURAL PLAZA

STEP GREEN TERRACE SEATING

SITE ATTRACTIONS

SPORTS -CRICKET/ RECREATIONAL GROUND

KIDS PLAY GROUND

PETS PLAY GROUND

SPORTS TURF

SPORTS TURF

1 Bhk Level 2

2 Bhk

1BHK UNIT SECOND LEVEL

1BHK UNIT FIRST LEVEL

3 Bhk

Typical residential floor plan

2.5 BHK UNIT

3 BHK UNIT

3.5 BHK UNIT

The Chelsea Union Park Senior Housing Community Pavilion embarked on a hands-on Timber frame building experience, envisioning a dynamic and cohesive design within an existing housing setting. Central to the design is a spacious open courtyard, accentuated by a pitched roof that seamlessly integrates with the surroundings. Prioritizing user needs, the project aimed to offer shade, comfortable seating, and communal gathering spaces. Employing traditional Timber framing techniques, the structure utilized reclaimed wood sourced from a historic toy factory in Winchendon, Massachusetts, infusing a touch of heritage into this thoughtful and sustainable architectural endeavor

Timber Frame Pavilion View

Seating

Structure

and Shade

Study

10'-0"

8" x 8" TOP PLATE

6" x 6" TIE BEAM

6" x 6" PURLIN

8" x 8" POST DOWN

CONCRET FOOTING TOP 1'Ø DOWN

1

SCALE 1/ 4 " =1'0"

12" Ø HELICAL PILE

8" x 8" POSTS

Section A-A’

1 2 3 4

TOP PLATE- 8X8X15'

RAFTERS- 3X5X15'8"

8" C-C

TOP PLATE- 8X8X12'3 1 8

1 2 3 4

1A

2'-6"

2'-6"

FOOTING TOP 1'-0" GROUND LVL VARIES

15'-0"

S1.2

15'-0"

8" 8"

12'-3 1/8" 45.00°

TOP PLATE- 8X8X12'3 1 8

8" 8"

TOP PLATE- 8X8X15'

RAFTERS- 3X5X15'8"

45.00°

8" C-C

45.00° 45.00°

GROUND LVL VARIES 0'-0"

FOOTING TOP 1'-0"

GROUND LVL VARIES 0'-0"

10'-0"

11'-6"

10'-0"

11'-6"

10'-0 5/8"

PURLIN- 6X6"

11'-2"

FOOTING TOP 1'-0" 0'-0"

SCALE

15'-0" 45.00° 45.00°

8" 8"

12'-2 1/16" 9'-0 5/8" 1A 1B 1'-0"

45.00° 1

08/10/2023

3" 8" 5 1/2" 6" 5" 8" 8"

8" 8"

45.00°

12'-3 1/8"

45.00° 45.00° 45.00°

12'-2 1/16" 9'-0 5/8"

SECTION A-A' SCALE 1/ 4 " =1'0" 1

12" DIA SONOTUBE FOOTING A S1.2 C S1.2 E S1.3 F S1.3

POSTS- 8X8"

3X5" BRACING

3X5" BRACING

TIE BEAM- 6X6" 10'-0 5/8"

PURLIN- 6X6"

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

POSTS- 8X8"

3X5" BRACING

3X5" BRACING

12" DIA SONOTUBE FOOTING

12" DIA SONOTUBE FOOTING

10'-0"

RAFTERS- 3X5"

3" 8" 5 1/2" 6" 5" 8" 8"

B ISSUE PROJECT:

11'-2"

TOP PLATE 8X8" 3X5" BRACING

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

POSTS- 8X8"

RAFTERS- 3X5"

TOP PLATE 8X8" 3X5" BRACING

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

G S1.3 3B 3A 0'-0"

POSTS- 8X8"

FOOTING TOP 1'-0" GROUND LVL VARIES 3

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

8X8" TOPPLATE

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

8X8" TOPPLATE

6X6" PURLIN 45.00°

3X5" BRACING

POSTS- 8X8"

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

12" DIA SONOTUBE FOOTING

TIE BEAM- 6X6" 8X8" TOPPLATE

8X8" TOPPLATE

3X5" BRACING

FOOTING TOP 1'-0" GROUND LVL VARIES 2

2A 2B 6" 0'-0"

3X5" RAFTERS

POSTS- 8X8"

Section B-B’ Section C-C’ Section D-D’ Framing Plan

FOOTING TOP 1'-0" GROUND LVL VARIES

0'-0"

45.00° 2A 2B 6" 0'-0" FOOTING TOP 1'-0"

GROUND LVL VARIES 2

SECTION B-B' SCALE 1/ 4 " =1'0" 2 SECTION C-C' SCALE 1/ 4 " =1'0" 3 SECTION D-D' SCALE 1/ 4 " =1'0" 4

TIE BEAM- 6X6"

8X8" TOPPLATE

BRACING- 3X5"

PURLIN- 6X6" BRACING- 3X5"

POSTS- 8X8"

12" DIA SONOTUBE FOOTING

DETAIL @ E

1 1/ 2 " =1'0"

35.00° 100.00°

6X6"TIE BEAM

6X6" PURLINS 3X5" RAFTERS

45.00°

8X8" TOP PLATE

45.00°

3X5" BRACING

3/ 4" Ø KILN DRIED PEGS 1/2"

DETAIL @ A

SCALE 1 1/ 2 " =1'0"

2" 1'-0"

DETAIL @ C

3" 7 1/2"

COLUMN LINE 1@A+B 3'-0" 4'-23/16" 3'-0"

6X6" PURLINS

6X6" PURLINS

/4"

@ B

UNION PARK, SIXTH ST @ WALNUT CHELSEA, MA-

3X5" RAFTERS- 8" O.C[ ALL RAFTERS

Detail

8" 1'-3 3/16" 6 1/2" 6"

3X5" RAFTERS- 8" O.C[ ALL RAFTERS

2" 3"

8" 8"

8" 8"

2" 3"

35.00°

100.00°

45.00° 2'-6"

45.00° 2'-6"

DETAIL @ A

SCALE 1 1/ 2 =1'0"

DETAIL @ A

SCALE 1 1/ 2 " =1'0"

6"

2" 1'-0"

2" 1'-0"

DETAIL @ B

SCALE 1 1/ 2 =1'0"

6" 1/2"

DETAIL @ B

SCALE 1 1/ 2 " =1'0"

TOP PLATE 8X8" 100.00° 35.00°

6X6" TIE BEAM

6X6" TIE BEAM

8X8" POST

3X5" BRACING

8X8" POST

3X5" BRACING

TOP PLATE 8X8"

3/ 4" Ø KILN DRIED PEGS

3/ 4" Ø KILN DRIED PEGS

DETAIL @ C

SCALE 1 1/ 2 " =1'0"

3X5" RAFTERS

6X6" PURLINS

3X5" RAFTERS

6X6" PURLINS

8X8" TOP PLATE

8X8" TOP PLATE

45.00° 45.00°

45.00° 45.00°

8" 8" 1'-3 3/16" 6 1/2" 6"

8" 8" 1'-3 3/16" 6 1/2" 6"

3/ 4" Ø KILN DRIED PEGS

SCALE: 1 1/ 2" = 1'0" , PRINTED AT 18" X 24"

1 1 08/10/2023

1 08/10/2023

DETAIL @ C

SCALE 1 1/ 2 " =1'0"

6X6" TIE BEAM [THROUGH TENON]

COLUMN LINE 1@A+B

6X6" TIE BEAM [THROUGH TENON]

COLUMN LINE 1@A+B

3" 7 1/2"

8X8" POST

3" 7 1/2"

6"

6"

6"

11'-2"

6"

3X5" BRACING

8X8" POST

REMARK PROJECT: UNION PARK SENIOR HOUSING,COURTYARD PERGOLA DRAWING TITLE: ASSEMBLY DETAILS

DATE: 08/10/ 2023 DRAWN BY: MY & SV

3 /4" KILN DRIED PEGS

3X5" BRACING

DETAIL @ D

SCALE 1 1/ 2 =1'0"

3 /4" KILN DRIED PEGS

DETAIL @ D

S1.2

3'-0" 4'-23/16" 3'-0"

3'-0" 4'-23/16" 3'-0"

1/2"

3/ 4" Ø KILN DRIED PEGS 11'-2"

PROJECT: UNION PARK SENIOR

DATE ISSUE

ASSEMBLY DETAILS

S1.2

SHEET

1/2"

SCALE 1 1/ 2 =1'0"

Tie Beam edge Cutting

Post

CULTURAL CENTER 03

CULTURAL & COMMENCEMENT VENUE FOR COLLEGES OF FENWAY Boston, Massachusetts

PROJECT TYPE : Institutional

Comprehensive Design | Paul Paturzo| Individual| Spring 2023

Cultural and Commencement venue for the Colleges of the Fenway will serve as a symbolic bridge connecting diverse academic institutions. This venue will embody the collective spirit of the colleges, providing a neutral ground for students, faculty, and staff to coverge and celebrate academic achievements. The venue’s open and inviting design with a library, semi open plaza, exhibition and event space will impact the community around and highlight it’s unique contribution to the Colleges of the Fenway.

2. Program Zoning

4.

1. Access Points

3.

METAL CAPPING

2" PLY SHEATHING

12" NAILBASE INSULATION FIXED TO T&G PANELS

GLULAM ROOF BEAMS

Z CLIPS ATTACHED TO STRUCTURAL CLT WALLS

AIR GAP WOOD CLADDING

8" INSULATION

3 PLY CLT WALL

GLULAM BEAMS METAL CAP FOR WATER DRAINOFF FROM AIR GAP

GLULAM POSTS

MATTE BLACK COATED ALLUMINIUM FRAME

TRIPLE GLAZED LOW ALLUMINIUM FRAME CURTAIN WALL

GROUND LINE

GLASS RAILING WITH SS FRAMING

HVAC SYSTEM FOR GREEN ROOMS UNDER FALSE CEILING

3/ 4 ENGINEERED TONGUE AND GROVE OAK FLOORING FIXED TO BATTENS AT MAX 16" C/C WITH 1" RIGID INSULATION BETWEEN FLOOR BATTENS.

FOUNDATION MOISTURE PROOFING.

6" LAYER OF CONTINUOUS RIGID INSULATION.

4" RCC SLAB.

6" LAYER COMPACTED CRUSHED STONE.

12" RCC FOOTING STEPPED TO OUTSIDE AS PER ENGINEER'S SPECIFICATIONS & DETAIL.

DRAINAGE MAT FIXED TO OUTSIDE OF CONCWALL TO ALLOW WATER MOVEMENT.

RCC STRIP FOUNDATION MIN 48" BELOW FINISH GRADE. FILTER FABRIC WRAP AROUND ALL SIDES OF STONE.

4" OR 6" PERFORATED PVC DRAINAGE PIPE, ALL AROUND FOUNDATION, PITCH OUTLET TO DAYLIGHT.

3" GRAVEL SURROUND.

48'

18'

2'

36'

Glulam Beams

Mezzanine Exhibit Level

Matte Black Coated Alluminium frame

04

Draping Communiy & Landscape

Community Center for the Residents of Shattuck Forest Hills Boston, MA- 50,000 SQ.FT

PROJECT TYPE : Community

Design Studio | Lawrence Cheng| Individual| Fall 2022

A center for bridging nature and community, is a proposal that seamlessly integrates landscape and community through the creation of a vibrant community center for the Shattuck community residents. The project envisions a harmonious coexistence between human activity and the existing natural landscape, achieved by designing elevated meandering pathways that gracefully wind around mature trees, creating a dynamic and interactive environment. The community center is envisioned as a hub for social interaction, learning, and cultural exchange. By bridging the gap between urban development and natural landscapes,this project aims to enhance the quality of life for Shattuck residents while preserving and celebrating the inherent beauty of the surrounding nature.

View of Coutyard and Meandering Pathways

View

View of Greenhouse and Meandering Elevated Pathways

Meditation Center View

05

Machan- Cantilever Villas

IDENTICAL RESIDENTIAL HOMES WITH A SCENIC PANCHGANI HILL STATION VIEW. Maharashtra, India

PROJECT TYPE Residential

Professional | Nex Lvl Designs Pvt. Ltd| 2021-Completed

Located in Panchgani Maharashtra, these cantilevered twin holiday villas provide a tranquil retreat with breathtaking panoromic views of the hill range and strawberry farms. The design concept revolves around the challenging sloping conditions of the site with infinity views.

Villas during night time

Villas during day time

Conceptual sketch

Sectional view through retaining wall

06

Scenic Villas

IDENTICAL RESIDENTIAL HOMES WITH A SCENIC PANCHGANI HILL STATION VIEW. Panchgani, India

PROJECT TYPE : Residential

Professional | Nex Lvl Designs Pvt. Ltd| 2021-Completed

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Panchgani, India, these private villas offer an idyllic setting for family retreats. Comprising G+1 structures, each villa boasts habitable rooms, a spacious lawn, and a grand entrance foyer leading to a well-designed living room, kitchen, and dining area. With four car parkings and a house help’s quarters, practicality meets luxury. The first floor features a games room, two master bedrooms with walk-in closets, and balconies offering breathtaking views. The terrace showcases a thoughtfully designed roof, blending sloping and flat elements, complemented by pergolas, catering to the region’s heavy rainfall. Vastu compliant, these villas embody ancient Indian design principles for optimal spatial harmony and sunlight flow.

Second Level plan

Scenic Villas view

First Level Plan

Section BB’

Section AA’

Mangalam 07

Wedding Lawns, Banquets, Hotel & Resort

43,56,000- SQ.FT

PROJECT TYPE : Hospitality

Professional | Nex Lvl Designs Pvt. Ltd| 2021-Under Construction

Mangalam situated in Aurangabad, India, is a 90 Acres Masterplan project that is aiming to create a venue where important wedding ceremonies will be taking place along with lots of amenities, eye – catching environment as well as incorporating the religious beliefs in the design.A rich and significant design of Indian architecture came with the development of the site. This guides us to harmonize the project with both beauty and utility of given requirements.Three large lush wedding lawnsand banquet halls, Photoshoot garden, Parikrama Amphitheatre wedding, Kids play area, Restaurant, Hotel and resort with Parking that can accommodate over thousand cars – all this sums to a perfect location for weddings, conferences, parties or even family outings.

Elevation A

Roof Top 3 108'-0"

Roof Top 2 98'-0"

Roof Top 88'-0"

Level 7 76'-0"

Level 64'-0"

Level 52'-0"

Level 4 40'-0"

Level 28'-0"

Level 16'-0"

Level 2'-0"

Gr Level 0'-0"

Roof Top 108'-0"

Roof Top 98'-0"

Roof Top 1 88'-0"

Level 76'-0"

Level 64'-0"

Level 52'-0"

Level 40'-0"

Level 28'-0"

Level 16'-0"

Level 2'-0"

Gr Level 0'-0"

ELEVATION CC

FIRST

FIRST

Section BB’

SECTION AA

ENTRY ELEVATION DD

11173

ROOF TOP LVL (+11173MM

ROOF

PEDIMENT TOP LVL (+9976MM 1000

FIRST FLOOR CEILING LVL (+8400MM

COLUMN TOP LVL (+7400MM

FIRST

COLUMN

FIRST FLOOR LVL (+4200MM

PLINTH LVL (+600MM

GROUND LVL (+0MM)

Section AA’

SECTION

SECTION

Weather Observatory 09

A WEATHER OBSERVATION CENTER

Blue Hills, Massachusetts

PROJECT TYPE : Oservatory

Architectural Details | Michael Joyce| Individual| Spring 2023

Leveraging the historical significance of Eliot Tower and the scientific potential of Blue Hills, the proposed weather observatory aims to become a hub for meteorological study and a source of reliable weather information for the benefit of both the scientific community and the public. The proposed design emphasizes the unique geographical landscape of Blue Hills and Eliot Tower, highlighting how the elevated position and unobstructed views make it an ideal location for a weather observatory with cohesive new observatory reflecting features of the existing and adjacent site consitions.

First Level Plan

Second Level Plan

Aerial View

North Elevation

North Facade View

Integrated Building System 10

BOSTON UNIVERSITY FACADE DETAILS Boston, Massachusetts

PROJECT TYPE Institutional

Integrated Building Systems | Michael Joyce| Individual| Spring 2023

IBS focuses specially on detailing the structural framing and building envelope enclosure assemblies through research and digital modelling of existing modern buildings. The building studied here is Boston University: Center for Computing and Data Sciences by KPMG Architects.

Boston University interior assembly details

The Frame House- Freelance Project

Metal Frame

Living Room

Interior TV panel details

Oak ridge Villa - Professional Work

Woods Villa - Professional Work

Resort Masterplan - Professional Work

Resort View - Professional Work

Joy- Adult Playground - Masters Work

Function- Lean, Rest, Swing and Sit

Reflection Pavilion- Metal Water Jet Cutter

Fractal Interlace Geometry Pavilion

Parametric Pavilion

Sectional Wall Detail Model